Category Archives: Number Theory

Binary numbers are based on the concept of ones and zeros or something similar to on and off. The base used to count in binary number is 2 and the one and zero says whether that 2 is on or off. The position of the one or zero in the binary number tells you to […]

This CAPS worksheet tests the skills that students should have by the end of term 1. These skills and knowledge include number theory, surds, simplifying expressions, factorising, algebraic fractions, exponents, patterns, solving for x in equations as well as simultaneous equations, and trigonometry. Download here: Worksheet 17: Term 1 Revision Worksheet 17 Memorandum: Term 1 […]

This worksheet allows learners to practice all the general calculations that are expected from them in exam papers. It covers conversions, percentage, units of measurement, time and dilution factors. Download here: Worksheet 1: General calculations Worksheet 1 Memorandum: General Calculations

This grade 11 mathematical literacy worksheet tests general calculation skills for percentages, ratios and rates, as well as conversions between different units of measurement. It also has a fully worked out memorandum. Download here: Worksheet 3: General Calculations Worksheet 3 Memorandum: General Calculations

This grade 9 maths worksheet covers all work studied in grade 9 in the first term according to the CAPS curriculum. Questions and sections include the number system, prime factors, simplifying common fraction and decimal expressions, converting between decimals, fractions and percentages, exponents, scientific notation, patterns, functions and relationships, substitution, algebraic expressions and solving algebraic […]

This worksheet practices comparing rates as well as simplifying them, identifying types of proportion and applying this knowledge to fill in tables and draw graphs. Finally the worksheet looks at percentages: from adding and subtracting percentages, to finding percentages of a value, as well as story sums using these skills. Download here: Worksheet 4: Rates, […]

This grade12 CAPS mathematics worksheet is designed to reinforce the concepts learnt about the factor and remainder theorem as applied to polynomials particularly for factorising cubic expressions. The worksheet also allows students to apply the factor and remainder theorem to factors and divisors. Download here: Worksheet 8: Functions – Polynomials (Factor and Remainder Theorem) Worksheet […]

This worksheet has different questions on ratio, from simplifying ratios to applying them in different situations that students are familiar with. Download here: Worksheet 2: Ratio Worksheet 2 Memorandum: Ratio